The majority of cases are male (75%) and aged 21–40 years old (median age = 30 years old). One death has been reported in an immune-compromised patient not receiving anti-retroviral therapy.

Clustering of cases has occurred within states, however there is no known evidence of epidemiological linkages across states. Further, genetic sequencing results of the virus isolated within and across states suggest multiple sources of introduction of the virus into the human population. Further epidemiological investigation is ongoing.

Monkeypox, a rare zoonosis that occurs sporadically in forested areas of Central and West Africa, is an orthopoxvirus that can cause fatal illness. The disease manifestations are similar to human smallpox (eradicated since 1980), however human monkeypox is less severe. The disease is self-limiting with symptoms usually resolving within 14–21 days. Treatment is supportive. This is the first outbreak in Nigeria since 1978. The virus is transmitted through direct contact with blood, bodily fluids and cutaneous/mucosal lesions of an infected animals (rats, squirrels, monkeys, dormice, striped mice, chimpanzees amongst others rodents) Secondary human-to-human transmission is limited but can occur via exposure to respiratory droplets, contact with infected persons or contaminated materials.

6 thoughts on “Monkeypox outbreak: 75% of cases in men”

AMERICA..IF YOU DON’T STOP YOUR GOVERNMENT SPREADING DESEASES,with your chemtrails,THE WORLD will come and BOMB your ass off the planet,IS DEATH YOUR WISH??..its coming and you hate the LORD ,you won’t even get into heaven if you die in the WAR ,have you all gone insane,THIS isn’t a joke,the countries of the world know who’s doing this,they’ve warned you to stop and you haven’t even slowed down,WHAT will you say when your cities are nuked,THE SAME THING YOUR SAYING NOW ..WE DON’T CARE??..Denial isn’t a river in egypt you know….

Your absolutely nuts if your a real person. We know that your delusional when you talk about America hating that Lord …as a sweeping generalization that is quite arrogant. Your always pointing at America but usually the one pointing the finger is to blame…..you really have no idea who is doing what the deceit is so great .

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